Clerk to Governors

United Learning; Swindon; On-site; GBP 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Hreod Academy recherche un Clerk to Governors pour assurer le support administratif et la prise de minutes pour le conseil de gouvernance. Ce rôle de 130 heures par an requiert des compétences organisationnelles excellentes et une expérience souhaitée en gouvernance scolaire.

Benefits

Carrière progression

Développement professionnel continu

Programmes de bien-être

Qualifications

• Expérience en prise de minutes, de préférence en gouvernance scolaire.
• Connaissance des exigences d'Ofsted pour les organes de direction.

Responsibilities

• Assurer l'administration efficace de la gouvernance locale.
• Prendre des minutes précises lors des réunions formelles des LGB et des comités.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Customer service orientation

Education

Good educational background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Would you like to work as part of a team in a role where you can make a difference to the lives of children and young people?

An exciting opportunity to join Nova Hreod Academy.

School: Nova Hreod Academy

Job Title: Clerk to Governors

Required: ASAP

Salary: £2,554 per annum

Nova Hreod Academy is seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to provide confidential, high-quality, timely clerking and support to the LGB within the United Learning Swindon Cluster Schools.

Main responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the efficient administration of local governance
• Setting an annual meeting schedule for the LGB in conjunction with the Chair and Principal
• Using the Management Information System (MIS) to deliver all agendas, papers, and minutes to the LGB
• Preparing agendas for all meetings in accordance with the United Learning Agenda Planner and any variations
• Producing and circulating papers for meetings, including Committee meetings, at least seven days prior
• Attending and accurately minuting all formal meetings of the LGB and Committees, delivering minutes within seven days
• Liaising with the Chair on the production and content of minutes, ensuring they record attendance, discussions, decisions, and actions

Hours: Approximately 130 hours during term time, including at least 10 evening meetings.

About You:

You are well-organised, able to work to deadlines, flexible, and professional in handling confidential material. You communicate confidently at all levels.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good educational background with excellent listening, communication, and writing skills
• Proficiency in ICT, including Microsoft Office
• Experience in taking accurate minutes, preferably in school governance or a corporate environment
• Knowledge of Ofsted requirements for Governing Bodies
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Personal integrity and confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Customer service orientation
• Team player
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Ability to work under pressure

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Why choose us:

We pride ourselves on a supportive, friendly, and dedicated team, focused on providing the best teaching and learning experiences for our students. We emphasize high expectations and continuous professional development. We are proud to be the top-performing school in Swindon for progress over the last six years.

About United Learning:

Nova Hreod Academy is part of United Learning, a large group of schools sharing resources, knowledge, and best practices. We offer career progression, competitive pay, benefits, and a focus on staff wellbeing, including INSET days and wellbeing programs. Our ethos is ‘the best in everyone’.